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How Kumbh became a symbol of spiritual solidarity in trying times
The event management may be a point of debate, but the crowds pouring in even after the deadly stampede and doubts about water quality showed that devotion can overcome many obstacles
Caste-based reservations can be a double-edged sword. Right, Rahul?
The politics around reservation has emerged as a tricky terrain. The Haryana poll results show that it may boomerang against party leaders who see it as mobilisational political capital
Why SC order is set to churn Dalit politics, and parties have to pick a side
Following SC's order permitting sub-classification of schedules castes and schedules tribes for reservation purposes, how will BJP, Congress and other parties engage with the largest and most influential SC castes, who were the main beneficiaries of reservation so far?
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How did UP go from BJP’s biggest strength to its weakness?
The INDIA bloc succeeded in stoking a sense of insecurity among various caste groups, which fractured the broader Hindutva identity that had tethered them to the BJP for more than a decade
What Murmu's election says about BJP's tribal outreach
The party and parivar’s strategy is to try and foster a collective identity for all Adivasis
4 things that make the 'Modi image' people vote for
There were 4 elements: Direct voter connect, welfare delivery teams, ‘Indian values’ & social politics
How BJP's silent voters defeated SP's vocal support
These 3 factors: Quiet polarisation, a new voting block of beneficiaries & PM’s undiluted appeal
Who will get the caste-math right in UP, Punjab?
Not just social strategies & digital tools, EC’s campaign rules will also influence UP, Punjab polls